🍤 BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli
Description:
These BBQ grilled prawns are smoky, juicy, and bursting with bold flavors. Marinated in garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of chilli, they cook quickly on the grill, developing a slightly charred, irresistible taste. Perfect for summer BBQs or a quick, restaurant-style seafood dish at home.
📝 Ingredients
- 500g prawns (peeled & deveined)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1–2 fresh red chillies (finely chopped) or 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander (chopped)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare prawns: Wash and pat dry. Keep tails on for better flavor (optional).
- Make marinade: Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, chilli, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate: Toss prawns in the marinade and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat grill: Heat BBQ or grill pan to medium-high.
- Skewer prawns: Thread onto skewers for easy grilling.
- Grill: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Finish: Sprinkle fresh herbs and squeeze lemon juice on top.
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcook—prawns become rubbery quickly.
- Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.
- Add a little butter at the end for extra richness.
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I cook these without a BBQ?
Yes! Use a grill pan or even sauté them in a hot pan.
Q2: Can I use frozen prawns?
Absolutely—just thaw completely and pat dry before marinating.
Q3: How spicy is this dish?
Mild to medium. Adjust chilli to your taste.
Q4: What can I serve with it?
Serve with rice, salad, garlic bread, or grilled vegetables.
Q5: How long can I marinate prawns?
No more than 30 minutes—lemon juice can start to “cook” them.